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Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University

ADMISSION 2019-20
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Dr. Tarunbir Singh

Designation: Principal Scientist
Contact Address:Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004
Telephone : 0161-2414002
Mobile: 9872913732
Email:tarunbir@gmail.com, tneel@rediffmail.com

Academic Credentials

  • B.V.Sc. & A.H.
  • M.V.Sc. (Veterinary Surgery and Radiology) 
  • Ph.D. (Veterinary Surgery and Radiology) 
  • N.E.T. (ICAR)

Teaching and Other Appointments

  • Involved in under-graduate and post-graduate teaching in the field of surgery, anaesthesia and diagnostic imaging. Involved in imparting training to interns in the field of surgery and radiology. Special interest in the field of general surgery, urinary system surgery, orthopaedic surgery, anaesthesiology, radiology and ophthalmology.

Area of Research Interests

  • Research on diagnosis and surgical management of abdominal affections in small and large animals. 
  • Devising new general anaesthetic protocols for canine and bovine. 
  • Application of intramedullary interlocking nailing and bone plating on long bones in large and small animals, repair of perineal lacerations, caesarean section and colic in equines. 
  • Development of minimal invasive surgical procedures in large and small animals.
  • Treatment of joint, tendon and ligament disorders in small and large animals. 
  • Use of arthroscopy for diagnosis and treatment of arthropathies.
  • Minimally invasive techniques viz, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and theloscopy.


Ongoing Projects

Sr. No.

PI/

Co-PI

Title of the Project

Funding Agency

Period

1

PI

Development of novel suture materials and implants for canine arthropathies

DBT

(Completed)

2018-2021

2

PI

Diagnosis and Surgical management of bone, joint and tendon affections in large animals

RKVY

(Completed)

2011-2015

3

PI

Clinical Studies on the use of intramedullary interlocking nailing and other orthopaedic procedures for large animal diaphyseal fractures.

RKVY

(Completed)

2012-2015

4.

Co-PI

Centre of Advanced Faculty Training

ICAR

(Ongoing)

2007 to date

5.

Co-PI

To strengthen the postgraduate teaching and research facilities in the department

FIST-DST

(Completed)2018-2024

6.

Co-PI

All Indian Network Program on Diagnostic Imaging and Management of Surgical Affections in Animals (Collaborating Scientist)

ICAR

(Ongoing)

2015 to date

7.

Co-PI

Establishment of Animal Birth Control Center, RKVY 19-20

RKVY

(Completed)

2020 to 2023

8

Co-PI

Studies on stress marker identification and strategies to mitigate stress in dairy animals suffering from major surgical affections, RKVY 20-21

RKVY

(Ongoing)

2021 to 2024

9

Co-PI

Minimally invasive procedures for diagnosis and management of teat and udder affections in Dairy animals, RKVY 20-21

RKVY

(Ongoing)

2021 to 2024

10.

Co-PI

To Strengthen the facilities for Equine colic surgery at University Veterinary Hospital, RKVY 19-20

RKVY

(Completed)

2020 to 2023

11

Co-PI

Evaluation of ultrasonography for the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction and its surgical management in cows and buffaloes

RKVY

(Completed)

2015-2018

12

Co-PI

Development of diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for various ophthalmic affections in veterinary practice

DST

(Completed)

2012-2015

Research Honour’s /Awards

  • Gold Medal cum Merit Certificate in M.V.Sc.
  • Appreciation award for second best paper in ruminant surgery session of Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery (ISVS) in 2004.
  • Dr. A.K. Bhargava Memorial Gold medal for the best paper published in Indian Journal of Veterinary Surgery for year 2005.
  • Best paper award in the equine surgery session of ISVS 2006.
  • Gold medal for best paper in the equine surgery session of the ISVS in 2009.
  • Appreciation award for second best paper in the orthopaedic surgery session of ISVS in 2009.
  • Appreciation award for the second best paper in the small animal surgery session of ISVS in 2010.
  • Appreciation award for second best paper in Ruminant surgery session of ISVS in 2011.
  • Gold medal in Radiology and Imaging Techniques Session of ISVS in 2012.
  • Gold medal for Best paper in Anaesthesiology session of ISVS 2012.
  • Appreciation award for second best paper in small animal surgery session of ISVS in 2012.
  • Gold medal for best paper award in ruminant surgery session of ISVS in 2014 
  • Gold medal and best paper award in Orthopedic Surgery Session of ISVS in 2014 
  • Appreciation award for second best paper in Small animal Surgery Session of ISVS in 2015
  • Gold medal for best paper award in Orthopedic Surgery Session of of ISVS in 2015.
  • Fellowship awarded by Farmer’s commission Mohali to attend three months training (2016) on Minimally Invasive surgery at School of Veterinary Medicine, Massey University, New Zealand.
  • Verma P, Singh T, Mohindroo J, Raghunath M and Singh SS. (2016). Certificate of honour and best paper award for the paper "Surgical management of cleft palate in pups" (Paper published in Intas polivet Vol 16:2:125-127)
  • Gold medal for best poster presentation in Large animal Poster session of ISVS in 2016 
  • Appreciation award for best paper presentation in Orthopaedic Session of ISVS 2017
  • Appreciation award for best paper in Small Animal Surgery Session of ISVS in 2017
  • Duggal P, Singh T, Verma P and Mohdinroo J. (2018). Young scientist award for the presentation of research paper entitled "Evaluation of locking compression plating for the management of tibial fractures in dogs" during the Indian Vetopia held at Gurugoan organized WASAVA  received the National Veterinary Congress 8-11 Feb, 2018.
  • Appreciation award for best paper in Orthopaedic Session of ISVS 2018
  • Gold medal for best paper paper in Anaesthesiology Session of ISVS, 2018
  • Appreciation Award for Best paper in the Radiology and Imaging technique session of ISVS in 2019. 
  • Young scientist award to paper “Surgical management of humeral condylar fractures in dogs” by Prem SaiRam C., Singh T and Mahajan SK. 2021. National Veterinary Foundation, India, Indian VETOPIA, 2021, 26-28 March, 2021, Jaipur  
  • First prize for poster presentation “Endoscopic retrieval of a tracheal tumor in a dog” Kaur R, Mohindroo J., Singh T. and Gupta K. during e-canvas spills at IDP-NAHEP sponsored National E conference on Igniting young minds for sustainable growth through entrepreneurship and skill development: A Vet Vision. 1-5 March,  2021, Organized by IDP Cell, GADVASU, Ludhiana 
  • Chairman, VCI inspection committee for inspecting the facilities of new Veterinary College at Himmatnagar Campus, under Kamdhenu Veterinary University, Gujrat. 16-18 Sept, 2021

No. of Publications

Research: 120Extension: 25       Books: Nil            
Manuals: 12

Publications

  • Dhaliwal, A.S., Singh, T., Verma, P., Mohindroo, J. & and Singh, N. (2021). Repair of prepubic tendon rupture in buffaloes: comparison of suture herniorrhaphy and nylon mesh hernioplasty. Buffalo Bulletin, 40:2. 373- 382 
  • Singh, H., Singh, T., Verma, P., Mohindroo, J., Raghunath, M., Saini, N.S. & Singh, N. (2021). Respiratory depression effects of diazepam, midazolam premedication and thiopental-isoflurane combination anaesthesia in water buffaloes (Bubalis Bubalis), Buffalo Bulletin, 40: 2. 353-61 
  • Singh, C.K., Singh N., Singh, T., Singh, P., Mohindroo, J. & Mahajan, S. K. (2020). Clinical study on short axis M-mode echocardiography in Crossbred Holstein Friesian Cows. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 54 (2), 249-53 
  • Narang, A., Singh, T., Singh, S.S., Verma P, Saini N S, Mohindroo J,  & Udehiya R. (2018). Surgical Repair of Radial-Ulnar Fracture by Static Intramedullary Interlocking Nailing in a Crossbred Heifer. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol; 31:373–378.
  • Singh, T., Verma, P., Mohindroo, J., Singh, N., Udehiya, R. & Singh, S. S. (2015). B mode ultrasonography for diagnosis of urethral calculi in buffalo bulls. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 85 (11): 1311-13.
  • Saini NS, Mohindroo J, Mahajan SK, Raghunath M, Kumar A, Sangwan V, Singh T, Singh N, Singh SS, Anand A and Singh K. 2013. Surgical correction of uterine torsion and mare-foal survival in advance pregnant equine patients. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 33(1): 31-34.
  • Raghunath M., Singh N., Singh T., Gopinathan A., Mohindroo J. and Atri K. 2013. Defect non-union of a metatarsal bone fracture in a cow- Successful management with bone plating and autogenous cancellous bone graft. Veterinary and Comparative orthopaedics and Traumatology 26: 233-237.
  • Prabhakar V, Raghunath M, Singh T, Singh NS, Mohindroo J and Mahajan SK. 2013. Use of bone plate for treatment of an open third metacarpal fracture in a Foal. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 33 (8): 640-644 
  • Atray M., Raghunath M., Singh, T. and Saini NS. (2012). Ultrasonographic diagnosis and surgical management of double intestinal intussusceptions in 3 dogs. Canadian Veterinary Journal 53: 860-864.
  • Singh, T., Amarpal, Kinjavdekar, P., Aithal , H. P., Pawde, A. M.,  Singh, G.R. Pratap, K. and Setia, H.C. (2007). Evaluation of cyanoacrylate and fibrin glue for the repair of urethral incision in male goats. J. Appl. Anim. Res., 32:13-17.
  • Amarpal, Kinjavdekar, P., Aithal, H. P., Singh, G.R. Pawde, A. M., Singh, T., Sharma, A. and Pratap, K. (2007). Comparison of two doses of ropivacaine for lumbosacral epidural analgesia in buffalo calves (Bubalus bubalus). Vet Record: 160: 766-769.